I like to gather all my fabric and notions together before starting a project, so everything is ready when I have time to sew. These days it is harder and harder to find local stores that carry threads, zippers and other sewing notions. Find your inspiration, then put it all together.
I just received this amazing washed heavy linen in tobacco color and I want to make pants. I chose McCall's 8630, but I probably won't do belt loops since I never wear belts. I was going to use a jean zipper, but I opted for a plastic zipper since they are easier to adjust in length and a little easier to zip. We have a selection of buckle slides and we have one that is a soft bronze that gives great contrast especially with the brown topstitch thread I matched it to.
I am usually busy at the store 6 days a week, so who knows when I will have time to do it, so it's all together in a bag waiting for me. I took home the linen last night and pre-washed so that I could add it to the bag today. I always pre-wash since you never know how much it will shrink and how the texture will change. I make it a habit to wash everything before I put it in the bag, so I know I am ready to go whenever I do get to the project. I usually buy a little more than required for the shrinking, maybe 1/8 yd. Choose a pre-treatment method that suits your fabric and how you’ll care for the finished garment.
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